Trench Rescue Technician Certification
Course Overview:
The Tribalco Rescue Trench Rescue Technician Course is an intensive 30-hour training designed to equip rescuers with the knowledge and hands-on skills needed to safely and effectively respond to trench collapse emergencies.
Students will receive updated instruction on soil assessment, trench protection, shoring techniques, and victim recovery strategies to operate efficiently in these high-risk environments.
Key Skills Covered:
✔ Site Operations – Establishing safe work zones and incident command.
✔ Victim Management – Rapid assessment and medical considerations.
✔ PPE & Rescue Equipment Use/Maintenance – Proper selection, inspection, and operation.
✔ Soil Physics & Classifications – Understanding trench stability and collapse risks.
✔ Collapse Causes & Types – Recognizing potential hazards and failure patterns.
✔ Patient Removal & Packaging – Safe extrication techniques.
✔ Protective Shoring & Shielding Systems – Wood and pneumatic methods.
✔ Straight, Intersecting & Deep Trench Techniques – Advanced trench rescue strategies.
This course meets and exceeds competency requirements for OSHA 1926.650 and NFPA 1006 Chapter 12 Trench Rescue Technician Level, ensuring participants are fully prepared to handle real-world trench rescue operations safely and effectively.